History of the Orange Clockwork.

[sinnerman]

Question,

In that film did you see any Clockwork frames being built....?

Or were they all suspension.?

 

[Silvergoat]

Question,

In that film did you see any Clockwork frames being built....?

Or were they all suspension.?

I think they were mostly the monocoque sussers – GM had dabble at TIG welding a section. But I think I'll have to watch it yet again, just to be sure – oh no, the ordeal of it!

 

[dyna-ti]

I sold mine :cry:

One day ill find another lime green 21" I could put my hope purple stuff on it

 

[sinnerman]

Question,

In that film did you see any Clockwork frames being built....?

Or were they all suspension.?

I think they were mostly the monocoque sussers – GM had dabble at TIG welding a section. But I think I'll have to watch it yet again, just to be sure – oh no, the ordeal of it!

Its doubtful they would tool up for what is a low end modern model. The frame would have been purchased. They certainly wouldn't tool up for a run of 25. the frame will be the same, as the current model.

Which kinda brings me back to my earlier point, and a Bloody shame.

As for the Economical truth you cant understand, the EU regulations hasn't stopped the bespoke steel market in the UK growing exponentially.

 

[Silvergoat]

I sold mine :cry:

One day ill find another lime green 21" I could put my hope purple stuff on it

That would be cool.
I've seen a slime green one going between Finsbury Park and Blackfriars – have whizzed past it during my daily commute across London.
Mine's a fancy custom powder coated green. I'm hankering after the classic orange/white fade scheme at the mo, or a fancy custom orange coating may be.

 

[Silvergoat]

Question,

In that film did you see any Clockwork frames being built....?

Or were they all suspension.?

I think they were mostly the monocoque sussers – GM had dabble at TIG welding a section. But I think I'll have to watch it yet again, just to be sure – oh no, the ordeal of it!

Its doubtful they would tool up for what is a low end modern model. The frame would have been purchased. They certainly wouldn't tool up for a run of 25. the frame will be the same, as the current model.

Which kinda brings me back to my earlier point, and a Bloody shame.

As for the Economical truth you cant understand, the EU regulations hasn't stopped the bespoke steel market in the UK growing exponentially.

They're a company that prides itself on craft, continual development and innovation. There are plenty of UK bespoke steel frame builders. It is a shame then if Orange can't push the boat out for a special hand-made/hand-built steel or whatever celebration edition and just out-source a frame. How cool would it be if they did their own?

 

[matt24777]

"With European legislation introducing stress tests that don't take into consideration the positive attributes of chromoly steel tubing, two of the most reliable frames in our history, the Clockwork and P7, have been retired as they would not pass current European test certification."

Interesting, considering how many are on this forum, 20 odd years of abuse obviously doesn't prove their ability to withstand stress!

Dings, Dents, Drop offs my C16r took the lot BITD and kept on rolling true..... Although I did see a P7 shear its head tube off at a Downhill event once...Oh well.

Love the classic Oranges though!

 

[sinnerman]

The thing is, apart from us seasoned Orange Lovers. Does it really matter any more, where its made, or whether steel or alloy...?

Probably not.

The Bike adds depth to the range, celebrates a focal point in a brands history, has some nice touches. Its exclusive in numbers and fits the current ethos and company direction.

The need to make it economically viable and profitable, is paramount in ensuring in the Brand stays in the market place and stand alone.

Just sitting back and thinking about all the amazing brands that have either fallen by the wayside, gone bust, sold out etc etc over the years, through bad business decisions, Cannondale for example.

With good business acumen this brand still remains after 25 years, and after all... the original clockwork wasn't made by them anyway.

I think its a good bike and a good move on there part.

 

[brocklanders023]

I think it's a great looking bike and would love one but wouldn't pay 2.5k for it. TBH it looks like a bit of an after thought what with Hope releasing the purple stuff this year, seemed like a good idea for a very limited run sat round the coffee table kind of thing.

After all, it's their standard Far East built frame with parts that you can upgrade to already in a coulour you can order. Won't have cost much to get a set of decals, a metal badge and Hope to personalise a few bits. Still glad they made it though.

Prefer my 2007 special edition, at least they made an effort and painted it orange/white.

 

[FluffyChicken]

I'd prefer it if it wasn't standard Claus butler/halfords bso frame colour as it looks just like one of them. If they had put real effort into the frame and painted the front and rear in their historical orange fade, with the middle band in the dull grey fine. Similar to the engraving details they have done.

To be honest, now its Alu frame it is more an evolution of the Aluminium-O than a Clockwork.

Still if its anything like the original clockworks I'll still not like it. Prestige ftw ;-)